Friction on Inclines

Friction on Inclines

Grade 6 · Science · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can explain how friction affects an object sliding up or down a ramp.

Warm-Up Video

Flipping Physics · 6:41

Introductory Static Friction on an Incline Problem

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A box is sliding down a ramp. In what direction does friction act on the box, and how does this affect the box's speed? You are pushing a heavy crate *up* a ramp. In what direction does friction act on the crate, and how does this affect the amount of force you need to apply? A toy car is placed on a ramp. Friction prevents it from sliding down. Explain how friction is acting on the car in this situation.

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